Pedrali collections furnish the spaces of Ikoko in Lagos, Nigeria Designed by 1millimetre Studio , Ikoko is a destination dedicated to hospitality in the heart of Lagos , Nigeria , where architecture, landscape and local culture blend together to create an immersive experience. Ikoko transforms a 1,800 m² site comprising a series of buildings with varied heights and spatial configurations into a vibrant complex including a restaurant, a bar, the Ori cocktail bar, a flower shop, offices and service areas. The project enhances the existing heritage through a series of targeted restoration, regeneration and integration interventions , preserving original structures where possible and introducing new glass roofs, internal courtyards and open spaces that allow daylight to penetrate, facilitate ventilation and maintain a constant connection with the surrounding greenery.
Inspired by the principles of traditional architecture, Ikoko offers a contemporary interpretation of materials , colours and decorative motifs rooted in the local context. The locally produced clay brick defines the new building, interacting with the tropical climate and the surrounding landscape, whilst the architectural layout opens out towards public spaces and green areas , creating a balance between the built environment and nature. In an increasingly crowded and urbanised city, nature no longer serves merely as a decorative element but takes on a central role in the project. Three large trees have been preserved and enhanced, becoming the heart of a network of courtyards and gardens that provide shade , natural ventilation and a sense of well-being throughout the complex. The greenery, together with the earthy tones of the clay, the rich textures and carefully designed lighting, helps to create a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere in which architecture, landscape and comfort coexist harmoniously. Ikoko is thus transformed into an oasis of peace within the city .
In this setting, Pedrali collections enhance the indoor and outdoor spaces of the restaurant and bar, contributing to the welcoming atmosphere and distinctive identity of the venue.
Walking through the entrance, a striking room with clay-brick walls and a glass roof that gently filters daylight welcomes guests to the bar counter. Here, Jazz barstools complete the space, featuring an upholstered seat and backrest separated by a functional opening and supported by a lightweight steel frame, providing a balance between comfort, ergonomics and elegance. Completing the space are Tribeca armchairs by Mandelli Pagliarulo and Elliot tables by Patrick Jouin , blending perfectly with the materials and warm tones that define the project. Tribeca takes us back in time with a modern reinterpretation of classic Sixties patio chairs made from steel and woven material. A true icon, revisited with new materials: a steel frame, combined with the elasticity of a profile in vertically-woven plastic material that is remarkably durable, easy to clean and colourful. Elliot, meanwhile, is an aluminium table with an elegant silhouette and minimal design combining soft lines with sinuous natural forms.
The first area leads into the restaurant itself, articulated through a sequence of rooms defined by a colour palette alternating terracotta shades with tones of green, red and yellow, echoed throughout the furnishings. Pedrali collections create a dynamic dining environment : Jazz side chairs, with and without armrests, alternate around Blume tables by Sebastian Herkner , ensuring visual continuity throughout the different spaces.
Jazz side chairs offer extensive possibilities for customisation through refined colour combinations between the steel frame and the fabric upholstery, creating contrasts that complement the interior palette and enhance the identity of the setting . Blume tables, meanwhile, echo the fine lines of the family, whose distinctive force emerges from the column in extruded aluminium with a sophisticated flower-shaped profile featuring along its entire height, for a unique style.
At the centre of the restaurant, a convivial counter is complemented by Nolita barstools designed by Mandelli Pagliarulo , encourag ing interaction and sharing while reinforcing the informal and welcoming character of the space. Nolita barstools recall the origins of a historic course started by Mario Pedrali in 1963 with his first metal garden chairs and are characterised by their lightweight steel tube frame.
Outside, the garden reinforces the dialogue between architecture and landscape through a setting that prioritises stylistic continuity and comfort. Here, the dining area is once again furnished with Elliot tables by Patrick Jouin , paired with Tribeca side chairs and armchairs by Mandelli Pagliarulo , both selected in a pink finish. At the heart of the garden lies a lounge area designed for moments of relaxation and conviviality, where lounge armchairs and small sofas from the same collection take centre stage. Completing the setting are Caementum coffee tables by Marco Merendi and Diego Vencato , made of concrete, alongside Circuit coffee tables. Thanks to their strong material presence , Caementum coffee tables establish a natural connection with the project’s architecture.
These monobloc tables feature a central base and are made entirely of concrete with the addition of carefully selected additives that make the highly resistant material guarantee excellent technical performance, including ease of cleaning, greater resistance to mechanical stresses and weathering, and low permeability to liquids and stains. Circuit coffee tables, on the other hand, are lightweight and versatile, featuring a continuous steel rod frame in which the section resting on the floor and the one supporting the tabletop are defined by a soft, fluid curve.
Hidden behind a sequence of doors at the far end of the complex , the Ori bar occupies an existing L-shaped structure reimagined through the addition of a new curved envelope, independent from the original architecture, which embraces the space and completely reshapes its perception. This element extends along the entire length of the venue in the form of a vaulted ceiling defined by a sequence of ribs in a deep olive green shade, creating an immersive and intimate atmosphere. At the junction between the two volumes, a sculptural column marks the transition between contrasting geometries, whilst a palette of sage green, marble, terracotta and orange lends the bar a distinctive and refined identity.
Taking centre stage here is Stiel collection by Sebastian Herkner . Chairs and barstools, selected with green upholstery contrasted by orange frames, interpret the venue’s colour palette and enhance its scenographic appeal. Elegance and sophistication, inspired Stiel, a seating collection featured by soft and rounded shapes in polyurethane foam on a curved round steel tube frame. Blume tables by Sebastian Herkner also furnish the space in different configurations, with either monochrome tops coordinated with the base or white Palazzo composite marble tops.
Cosy alcoves dedicated to conversation and relaxation are furnished with Buddy poufs and lounge chairs by Busetti Garuti Redaelli, distinguished by the contrast between the bold volumes of the polyurethane foam seat and the lightness of the aluminium leg
